Posted on Oct 6, 2015
Opinions of opportunities in Special Operations: Ranger/SOAR?
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A few days ago I was in the MP and one of my NCO's pulled me aside commenting on how hungry I always am for more training, and how I always ask about the possibilities of deployment, and how motivated I always am, and said that if I focussed on PT a little more I would be an awesome candidate for Regiment. He said he has a buddy who is pretty high up the NCO chain within one of the regiment units, and asked if I wanted to think about possibly dropping a packet in a few months. I haven't actually thought about it too much, because truth be told I am kinda afraid of heights so the thought of going to jump school kinda freaked me out, but a lot of guys I went to AIT with said it was a cake walk, and I feel more confident now that I ever did before my enlistment (a year ago today actually). Now that I look into it special operations really seems like it could be right up my alley due to my high level of self motivation, and desire to be the best soldier I can be. I recently stumbled upon SOAR as well that also is currently accepting my MOS and also is Special operations, and seems really interesting. Any opinions on what would be better, and any insight for those who have gone through the selection processes, or sent their soldiers would be incredibly helpful.
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Ranger75th Ranger RGT Special Operations Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst Army
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I was there at one point too. I have seen many soldiers think the same thing. I will always say that one thing to all of them. "Put your time in first." I have seen countless soldiers go too soon and get crushed. The Special Operations community is an elite group of guys. They are extremely motivated but there is very little room for error there. It is not a place where you learn how to be a soldier at. In the infantry if a soldier wanted to SF they should try for Ranger School first and then try SF. Seeing how you are signal you really can't go to Ranger. But I am sure there are come certifications that would make you a better asset that you could get before you try out. I would try to get all the training you can first. There are a lot of cool opportunities for the Signal Side of the house in Special Operations. You may not be kicking in doors but they do more just that. There is also going to Selection and trying to be a Green Beret. Once again, I would say don't rush it. Get some time under your belt first. The greatest asset they need is leadership. That is why you have to put your time in first. They don't want followers there. Also, keep in mind that a high speed soldier in the conventional Army doesn't always equate to a good soldier in Special Operations. I have seen a Scout that was Airborne, HALO, and Ranger go to selection and not make it. He had all the schools and the training but he wasn't what they were looking for.
I would reach out to a SORB recruiter and find out what you have to do get there and plan to get on a track that will take you there. It may be a while but it will be worth it.
I would reach out to a SORB recruiter and find out what you have to do get there and plan to get on a track that will take you there. It may be a while but it will be worth it.
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Regiment. But, you have to want it with all your heart. If you are just doing it because you think it's cool you'll quit.
One day you'll be on a 5 mile death run and realize it's just not worth it, and you'll slow down, hop in the truck, and quit.
If you really want to be around the best group of guys you've ever met, go to Regiment.
One day you'll be on a 5 mile death run and realize it's just not worth it, and you'll slow down, hop in the truck, and quit.
If you really want to be around the best group of guys you've ever met, go to Regiment.
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Ask if he can set up a meeting or phone call with his buddy so you can learn what is ahead of you. Don't go into RASP because you think it might be cool, go because it's a goal to which you are willing to commit 100% and then some.
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